Testimonials

PLEASE JOIN today!!!! Don't wait until something happens and then it's going to cost you BIG money if you wait. I felt protected with A.P.E. and was able to walk into any school that I worked for in Georgia with my head up and shoulders back. Mr. Norreese Lamar Haynes and Leroy Walker will get the job DONE!!! Don't allow administrators to target you or give BAD evaluations because of personal reason(s). Protect yourself today and know that your CERTIFICATE is PROTECTED!!! (Two bad evaluations will cause your certificate to DISAPPEAR) #APEistheBEST #Protectyourcertificate #Lessstress

As a new teacher to the profession now in my 6th year ( 2020), I joined APE after my first year of teaching. It was much needed, and I have never been disappointed by the guidance and protection with APE. Not only have they coached me through different situations but have helped me grow as an educator and kept me reminded of my purpose to students and the profession. Joining APE now is the best thing you can do! Waiting until something happens is going to cost you money and stress. I am still teaching because of APE was there to protect me as a new educator. Regardless, they have never ceased in representation of teachers until there is a resolution for the teacher. If you want to teach " stress-less", you need APE. Without it, you're asking for bad trouble. In the words of hero John Robert Lewis............. "Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." APE is the epitome of this vision for teachers, for that, I am thankful to the most supportive and Toughest Teacher Union of the South

I have been a member of APE for almost four years. I truly commend APE for their aggressive representation on two different situations I encountered. APE, will represent you to the maximum and, will protect you during all aspects of your situation. In each situation, I was truly satisfied. I wouldn’t trade APE for no other teachers organization. I truly thank Mr. Haynes and his team for their dedication and hard work.

"I want to thank APE for having my back when I needed them. Mr. Haynes, (Caesar), knows how to aggressively fight for teachers. When you find yourself in an unfair situation at school, "Lean not to YOUR own understanding." Join APE- Don't teach students without it!!!

Where do I begin? Well for starters APE truly does stand behind their members. I was faced with some serious allegations and they were there to help through the process. I wish I had joined them sooner. Invest in yourself , Join A.P.E. --- Musically,

I joined APE through the suggestion of one of my coworkers at school. I needed help with a principal that was treating me poorly and also for receiving low evaluation scores. Once I joined APE, my principal resigned and my scores went back to normal. I don' t know what I would have done if I hadn't joined APE. I will be forever grateful for their hard work. I recommend joining APE to all teachers.

“A.P.E. is indeed the toughest teacher’s union in Georgia and they stand by their word! I will continue to remain a proud member as long as I am in education. A.P.E. will represent you to the maximum and will protect you during all aspects of your situation. I truly thank Mr. Haynes and his team for their dedication to teachers and their hard work. Teachers, please join APE today for authentic and aggressive protection. Do not teach at any school system unless you are an A.P. E. member!”

Joining APE has been one of the most impactful decisions in my career journey. Despite my involvement with other professional organizations, none have reached out to offer support in my times of need. However, from the beginning, Mr. Haynes and his team at APE crafted a comprehensive plan to address my situation, delivering tangible results. A standout quality of APE is their exceptional communication; they consistently kept me informed about the progress of my case, ensuring I never felt left in the dark. Their unwavering support and transparency have proven invaluable to me. I wholeheartedly recommend APE as the top choice for representation. I cannot express enough gratitude to them for their outstanding assistance."

Yes, I am a longtime member of APE, and have been thru a few battles as an educator. Now retired! With the window help of Mr. Haynes and his group, I survived in great standings. You're right, do not wait to join! You just never know.

As a teacher new to joining any teacher organizations, I reached out to a fellow colleague for advice about which organization I should join, and she recommended that I join A.P.E. My colleague informed me that she has been with A.P.E. for years and that they are the best organization to be a part of. I took her word and immediately joined A.P.E. I ended up having a discrepancy at my job at the same time I joined A.P.E. and what could have been a long and drawn out situation only lasted one week. Not only did my A.P.E. team show up for me on the day of a huge meeting, they also immediately took action on my situation, and my issue was resolved before it started. Just their name alone speaks for itself, but they can back up their name with affirmative action. To me, it only makes sense to join A.P.E. because as a law graduate, I know about conflict of interest and A.P.E is the only organization that does not go against that. I am thankful for the referral to A.P.E. and as long as I am in education, I will remain a loyal member.” Thank you. Best Regards, Sibrenna G. Robinson, Ph.D., JM, MSW

When I was down and needed professional help with my teaching certification, APE was there for me. They focused on my situation and helped me through a difficult time. I love the people at APE, and if you are a classroom teacher in Georgia, you are truly jeopardizing your career if you're not a member of APE.

Mr. Haynes, I would like to thank you for your swift action. A.P.E. is indeed top notch and I will continue to remain a proud member as long as I am in education. There is no room in our profession of service for such vicious administrators who care more about harassing hard working teachers. To any prospective members I would highly recommend investing in the A.P.E. program. They answered my call and acted swiftly when it came to my case of a principal harassing me constantly through my TEKES evaluation. After that letter was sent, the talk of a PDP was no more. Samuel Smith

A .P.E. - The Association of Professional Educators The Organization for Georgia Teachers that don’t mind Good Trouble and refuse to be “bullied by administrators” I wanted to take a moment to share about what may be one of the hardest times of my career. This is my 15th year teaching. I taught 13 in Clayton County and decided to try what was supposed to be a promotion in APS. The job ended up being a nightmare. I had GAE just because I had them for years, but I knew about APE. I was very familiar with Mr. Haynes work from my time in Clayton. After I discovered that my attempts at using GAE were futile in APS, I decided to utilize Mr. Haynes and APEs services. The rep for GAE kept telling me “Well, you know they do what they want in APS”. I wondered what was I paying for? I needed a strong arm. APE came downtown and tore up the building on my behalf and I was able to leave on my own terms. Covid hit and the world as we know it had changed. I was hired in a new district - Newton County. They were probably the absolute last district to make a decision related to in-person vs. virtual learning. This made the tensions grow as time went on. The teachers felt the need to stand up for themselves, the community felt the need to stand up for themselves. I’m a fighter but I have a respiratory condition, so I participated in protests and was very vocal about the need for the district to at least start virtual. I am now being retaliated against and basically discriminated against for speaking out about my health condition. I called APE! They protested on my behalf at the district office as well as brought media attention to the case. I feel confident and at ease because APE is on the job. Their members are a small community of supportive individuals. All of them are fighters! Just about daily a member will checks on me to see if I’m ok. They post on my behalf on their pages. I feel like I am in good hands and I completely trust Mr. Haynes and the people at APE. When they see APE on the scene they start shaking in their boots and I like it just like that. Keep up the good work APE! My fight may not be over but I know I am in good hands with APE fighting my battle.

A.P.E is actively fighting for my rights as a teacher. I did not receive this type of support when I was with PAGE nor GAE.

"Joining APE was one of the best decisions that I have made in my career. From day 1, Mr. Haynes and his team put together a plan for how they would attack my situation, and they came through with results. I must say one of the most valuable assets of having APE on your side is their communication. They never left me in the dark with where I stood, or the status of my case. This is just one of the many reasons why it should be a no brainer to join this great union. I cannot thank them enough."

APE moved swiftly to protect my rights as an educator. Mr. Haynes secured resolutions I could not have achieved on my own. I appreciated the sincere interest and action in my case. I am confident that without APE I would not have experienced such success. Thank you.

I was in a vulnerable situation and Mr. Haynes made it go away in a blink of an eye!

I have been a member of many teacher unions in Georgia, but APE is the only teachers' union in Georgia that will call you back when you call them. Other teacher unions take several days to call you back, but APE has always returned my calls when I call them. I once got a call from Mr. Haynes at 10 PM, no joke. If you want peace of mind, don’t waste your time calling these other fake teacher unions; they take your money and do nothing. Teachers call APE for aggressive representation.

APE helped me to get out of a very toxic school district that trapped me from transferring to a new school by placing me on a PDP for two year. APE got me out of my contract quickly and without any penalty to my teaching certificate, which I plan to renew later this year. I was at high risk since this school already had given me some bad evaluations of not being able to renew, but now because of my excellent review right before leaving the district, I will be able to renew without any problems and find an employer that respects its teachers, rather than trap them.”

Join APE, it’s one of the best decisions you can make to protect yourself against unrealistic expectations dealing with disrespectful behavior in the classroom and a lack of support from your administration. I’m extremely grateful to Mr. Haynes and his team for their tireless work and aggressive action in supporting me through a tough time this school year. Protect your career and livelihood by joining today.

I want to take this opportunity to thank APE for hiring me to kick administrators when they abuse teachers. I enjoy my job again; thanks, Mr. Theodore